Rochester Amerks lose season opener in new head coach's debut (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle) Hockey fans gather for Roc the Block Party at Amerks home opener (WHAM-TV) Amerks unable to complete comeback in season-opening loss to Sens (Amerks.com) Reinhardt and Bourgault notch two-point nights, as B-Sens beat Amerks to begin 2024-25 season (BellevilleSens.com) … [Read more...] about Saturday’s Rochester Coverage
The Sabres Report - Oct 12, 2024
The Sabres Report - Oct 11, 2024
Sabres' home opener spoiled by third-period meltdown, 3-1 loss to Kings
'For 40 minutes Thursday night, the Sabres played with the speed, physicality and relentlessness that Ruff is demanding in his second stint with the franchise. They corrected most of the problems that plagued them in their back-to-back losses to the New Jersey Devils in Prague.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ home opener spoiled by third-period meltdown, 3-1 loss to Kings
Mike Harrington: On the blue carpet, Sabres and fans ponder better days at home
'The Sabres, of course, haven’t been remotely good enough in KeyBank Center for quite a while. That has to change.' … [Read more...] about Mike Harrington: On the blue carpet, Sabres and fans ponder better days at home
Bob Dylan tweets about meeting Buffalo Sabres in Prague but, as usual, leaves a mystery
'Last night, out of nowhere, Dylan posted this: “I ran into one of the Buffalo Sabres in the elevator at the Prague hotel. They were in town to play the New Jersey Devils. He invited me to the game but I was performing that night.”' … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan tweets about meeting Buffalo Sabres in Prague but, as usual, leaves a mystery
Sabres can’t finish chances, unravel late in loss to Kings: ‘I do feel snake bit’
'Following two underwhelming outings to open the season, coach Lindy Ruff believes the Sabres played close to their identity throughout the night. What do they have to show for it? Nothing.' … [Read more...] about Sabres can’t finish chances, unravel late in loss to Kings: ‘I do feel snake bit’
Three years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs trying to reinvent himself
'“Sometimes a player will get caught up on, ‘What exactly is my identity?’” Ruff said prior to Thursday’s 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings in the home opener at KeyBank Center. “High draft pick and you look at, ‘How am I gonna fit in as a player?’ So some players have to reinvent themselves.”' … [Read more...] about Three years after trade, Sabres’ Peyton Krebs trying to reinvent himself
Friday's Los Angeles Coverage
Anze Kopitar provides Los Angeles Kings a familiar lift with season-opening natural hat trick (AP) 10/10 Final - Kings 3, Sabres 1 (LAKings.com) Photo gallery (Buffalo News) … [Read more...] about Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Anze Kopitar scores natural third-period hat trick to rally the Kings over the Sabres
'Scoring remains an issue for a team that managed one goal in each of its two season-opening losses to New Jersey. Buffalo’s power play is now 0-of-10 after failing on all five chances against the Kings, including a two-man advantage spanning 69 seconds in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Anze Kopitar scores natural third-period hat trick to rally the Kings over the Sabres
Sabres unable to hold on in defeat to Los Angeles
'Zach Benson nearly scored right at the end of the period, but slid the puck into an open net just after the first period expired. The play was reviewed and confirmed that the puck went into the net just after the clock hit zeros to end the opening 20 minutes of play.' … [Read more...] about Sabres unable to hold on in defeat to Los Angeles
Opinion: Sabres can't score more than one goal, which costs them again
'Pretty much on a nightly basis, they make the opposing goalie look like Dominik Hasek.' … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sabres can’t score more than one goal, which costs them again
4 check: ‘Snakebitten’ Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener
'Lindy Ruff received an extended ovation from a sellout crowd when reintroduced as Sabres coach before the puck dropped Thursday night at KeyBank Center. Dispirited supporters, however, groaned on their way toward the exits as visiting fans tossed hats on the ice.' … [Read more...] about 4 check: ‘Snakebitten’ Sabres squander chances in deflating home opener
Sabres blast their new goal song, and it comes on a disallowed goal
'So when the Sabres blared Motley Crue's "Kickstart My Heart," it only proved to be a spoiler for when the Sabres do score their first home goal of the season.' … [Read more...] about Sabres blast their new goal song, and it comes on a disallowed goal
Bob Dylan rode an elevator with a Buffalo Sabre in Prague. But which one?
'"I ran into one of the Buffalo Sabres in the elevator at the Prague hotel. They were in town to play the New Jersey Devils. He invited me to the game but I was performing that night," Dylan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.' … [Read more...] about Bob Dylan rode an elevator with a Buffalo Sabre in Prague. But which one?
Kopitar gets natural hat trick in 3rd, Kings open with win against Sabres
'Tuch scored on a short-handed breakaway to give Buffalo a 1-0 lead at 16:55 of the second period. Kuemper got a piece of the initial shot with his glove but, Tuch stayed with it and lifted the rebound over the goalie’s left pad.' … [Read more...] about Kopitar gets natural hat trick in 3rd, Kings open with win against Sabres
Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions
'Buffalo Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau got things started at KeyBank Center, firing up the crowd before a game against the Los Angeles Kings.' … [Read more...] about Bills player hits Sabres drum for opener, football team makes predictions